Nvidia reported record quarterly earnings on Wednesday, the latest sign that global technology companies are paying closer attention to South Asian markets.
The challenge now is execution. Previous attempts to build large-scale technology infrastructure in the country have stalled because of financing gaps and bureaucratic delays.
The broader picture is one of steady growth. Internet penetration now exceeds 27% of the population, and mobile broadband subscriptions have more than doubled since 2021.
What critics are saying
Behind the scenes, the deal took nearly 80 months to negotiate, according to two people involved in the talks who asked not to be named because the discussions were private.
"Students who learn to work with AI tools today will define the workforce of 2035."
Ayesha Siddiqui, professor of computer science at JazzCash
Industry observers say the timing is significant. Pakistan's healthtech sector grew 18% last year, according to the Karachi Chamber of Commerce, even as venture funding across South Asia slowed sharply.
Key takeaways
Universities are responding too. IBA Karachi has added new courses in freelancing, and enrolment in computer science programmes rose 18% this year.
Key points
- Pricing to remain unchanged until at least January
- New features will support Urdu alongside English
- Roughly 80 jobs expected over the next two years
- Partnership with UET Lahore to train local engineers
The service will initially be available in Lahore, Multan and Islamabad, with a nationwide launch planned for later in 2027.
Employees will be offered training through a partnership with COMSATS, the company said, with a focus on cloud engineering, data analysis and product management.
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